Ingredients:

European Grain Bread:

  • 2/3 C Steel-Cut Oats

  • 2 C Boiling Water

  • 20 oz Water

  • 2 t Yeast

  • ¼ C Honey

  • 2 T Salt

  • 2 C Wheat Flour

  • 2 C Spelt Flour

  • 2 C High Gluten Flour

  • 1 1/3 C Rye Flour

  • 3 oz Pumpkin Seeds

  • 3 oz Sunflower Seeds

  • ½ oz Sesame Seeds

  • ½ oz Poppy Seeds


Method:

European Grain Bread: Yield 2 Loaves:

Soak the oats in boiling water. Allow to sit for 3 minutes and then drain.

Combine the 20 oz warm water, yeast and honey.

Allow the yeast to bloom.

Add the flours, oats, and salt and knead for 8 minutes. Add more water if needed for a smooth elastic dough.

Add the seeds and knead until incorporated.

Rise until doubled. Shape into two wide loaves on a greased parchment lined sheet tray. Rise again.

Dust with rye flour, score with a knife, and bake at 400 for approximately 30 minutes, rotating halfway through.

Happy cooking!